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SCI & TECHJul 20EU test pilots find ‘no major hardware risks’ with China’s C919 jet: sourcesEuropean pilots have found “no major hardware risks” with the Chinese-made C919 passenger jet during a months-long flight testing process in China, which is now beginning to wrap up, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter. The news indicates that the C919 has taken a step closer to winning a crucial endorsement from European safety regulators, but the sources cautioned that the completion of in-flight testing did not mean that certification was imminent. The “test drive” by...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 20China’s role in Ivory Coast, Maggie Cheung’s career evolution: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China built megaprojects in Ivory Coast, now it’s own role is changing Beijing is transitioning from contractor to stakeholder in the fast-growing African economy, with US$209 million tourist complex in the mix. 2. Sun Fanglin, Chinese scientist who paved way for new cancer drugs, dies at...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 18Did the Ukraine war spark China’s quiet ban on most civilian drone flights in cities?For years, aerial drones frequently buzzed above the Huangpu River in Shanghai, capturing breathtaking views of one of China’s most iconic central business districts and the lights of thousands of homes. But the spectacular aerial photos that once defined one of the world’s largest commercial drone markets have now been heavily restricted along this picturesque stretch of the river, reflecting a nationwide tightening of rules on civilian drone use. Security concerns magnified by Ukraine’s drone...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 18China’s Xpeng plants a flag in Germany’s auto heartland with Mona L03 launchChinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng made its European ambitions clear on Thursday, as the firm unveiled its Mona L03 compact SUV at an event in the heart of Germany’s car industry, Munich. The launch, arguably the largest ever staged in Europe by a Chinese carmaker, was not just about introducing a new model, but also about convincing Europe that Xpeng is here to stay. “We are here not only to bring our products to Europe, but also to build them for Europe,” said He Xiaopeng, Xpeng’s chairman...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 17‘Made in EU’: How Europe plans to use China’s tech to pull level with its EV rival by 2028European policymakers have watched Chinese carmakers roll in like a slow but unstoppable tide over the past few years: affordable, polished and threatening one of the continent’s proudest industrial legacies. Many have warned about the dismantling of their automotive prides following the new China shock. A crown jewel of Europe’s industrial output, the automotive sector represents directly and indirectly a total of more than 13 million jobs in the EU. It was no accident that electric vehicles...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 17France and Germany deepen defence ties and push for tougher stance on ChinaGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the Noervenich air base near Cologne on Friday for the 26th Franco-German ministerial council.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSJul 17Geely EX2 arrives in Britain ... but China best - selling car costs three times as much hereThe Geely EX2, a best-selling Chinese car, has arrived in Britain but is reported to cost three times its original price. This highlights differences in international automotive market pricing and import costs.dailymail.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 17Burberry's growth in US and China markets cushions Europe's slowdownBurberry's growth in the US and China markets has helped mitigate a slowdown in its European performance. This indicates regional variations in the company's financial results.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 17China ‘firmly opposes’ UK nationalisation of British SteelThe UK government announced on Thursday that it had passed legislation to nationalise British Steel, previously owned by China’s Jingye Group, to protect the country’s steelmaking capacity after Jingye moved to shut the company’s blast furnaces.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSJul 17China rebukes UK over nationalisation of British SteelThe UK has appropriated its last working steelworks following fears its former Chinese owners would shut it down.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSJul 16China is 'a critical long-term strategic challenge', EU ministers sayEU foreign ministers issued a joint assessment of the risks posed by China, warning that Beijing threatens not only the bloc’s economy but also its security, while highlighting the shared ambition of China and Russia to assert regional dominance.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSJul 16The Coming Clash Between China and EuropeWhy a trade war can’t be avoided.Foreign Affairs
BUSINESSJul 16Why the West has an uphill task challenging China in pharmaceutical ingredientsFrom rare earth elements to commercial drones, Washington has become all too familiar with the strongest weapons in Beijing’s manufacturing arsenal – the materials and products where China holds a strategic advantage in production, extraction or any other link in the supply chain. After those near-monopolies provided Chinese policymakers considerable leverage in last year’s trade dispute, US think tanks are asking whether pharmaceuticals represent the next critical dependency. Their concern is...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 15EU accuses China of seeking to reshape global order in stark new strategy paperThe European Union has accused China – along with Russia – of trying to “reshape the global order in line with their interests” and “fostering a return to a sphere-of-influence logic”, in an explosive new position paper that contains some of the bloc’s strongest ever official criticism of Beijing. The paper, which was adopted by the EU’s 27 foreign ministers on Monday without any announcement, accuses Beijing of being both a “key enabler” and “crucial enabler” of Russia’s war on Ukraine,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 15China report warns against European-led Nato 3.0 expansion in the Asia-PacificThe transition of the North Atlantic military alliance to a more Europe-led “Nato 3.0” will fail to heal deep-seated strategic rifts between Washington and the European capitals, according to a leading Chinese think tank. In a report published on Monday, the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR) also warned that Nato’s expanding military and defence cooperation with Asia-Pacific nations such as Japan would leave the bloc “increasingly at odds with an accelerating...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 14National sovereignty equals 'sending gifts to US and China', former Italian PM Letta tells EuronewsThe former Italian prime minister tells Euronews that, to be able to compete with Washington and Beijing, the EU must keep a united front, adding that "the true battle is for European sovereignty".EuroNews [en]
SCI & TECHJul 14China used a giant net to land a reusable rocket. Does the idea have legs?China’s successful recovery of a reusable rocket has sparked debate among aerospace experts over whether its unconventional approach could actually cut the cost of reaching space. On Friday, the country’s Long March-10B became the first orbital-class rocket outside the United States to return to Earth and be recovered intact. The rocket’s first-stage booster deployed four hooks as it descended and was then caught by a giant net on a ship waiting in the South China Sea. SpaceX and Blue Origin do...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 14Brussels warns dialogue with China 'will not suffice'EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSJul 14China premier chairs symposium on economic situation involving experts , entrepreneurs -- Beijing ReviewChina's premier chaired a symposium focused on the nation's economic situation, involving experts and entrepreneurs. This gathering aims to discuss and potentially shape economic policy.bjreview.com.cn · China
POLITICSJul 14Hanson : Tough medicine for Europe is working : U . S . allies everywhere will become more independent – World Tribune : U . S . Politics and Culture , Geostrategy , China , North Korea , Corporate Watch , Media WatchAn analysis suggests that a 'tough medicine' approach towards Europe is fostering greater independence among US allies globally. This commentary discusses international political dynamics and alliances.worldtribune.com · United States
BUSINESSJul 13China , EU , Russia , India Lead Global CBDC Push – Endtime MinistriesChina, the EU, Russia, and India are reportedly leading the global effort to advance Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC). This indicates a major international trend in financial technology and state-backed digital currencies.endtime.com · Israel
SCI & TECHJul 13China joins US in reusable orbital rocket capabilityChina has become just the second country after the United States to achieve the controlled recovery of a reusable orbital space rocket. Friday’s successful capture at sea of the booster stage of a Long March-10B rocket after its maiden launch used a novel technique different from that of Elon Musk’s recently listed SpaceX and previous Chinese attempts. Instead of landing using extendable hydraulic legs, the rocket stage used its engines to position itself over a floating platform in the South...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 1210th Anniversary of South China Sea Ruling : 14 nations , EU reaffirm 2016 Arbitral Award asOn the 10th anniversary of the South China Sea Ruling, 14 nations and the EU have reaffirmed the 2016 Arbitral Award, underscoring ongoing international positions on the territorial dispute.europesun.com · Russia
WORLDJul 1214 nations and the EU reaffirm 2016 ruling invalidating China claims in South China SeaFourteen nations and the European Union have reaffirmed a 2016 ruling that invalidates China's claims in the South China Sea. This collective stance highlights ongoing international opposition to China's territorial assertions.mymotherlode.com · United States
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